<p>Conning is a leading global investment management firm with a long history of serving the insurance industry.</p> <p>We develop customized investment strategies that address our clients' unique objectives, requirements and tolerance for risk. We develop solutions by leveraging Conning's risk management tools and utilizing a highly disciplined investment process that relies on fundamental analysis.</p> <p>Conning's Risk Solutions Group (RS) develops sophisticated financial modeling software, and performs consulting projects for clients using that software. Our client's needs are focused on investment strategy and enterprise risk management.</p> <p>This position will assist senior RS personnel in preparing analyses of insurance company operations and pension plans to support the development of customized enterprise risk models and investment strategies for those companies. The position will prepare financial models using Conning's ADVISE, FIRM and GEMS software along with other asset management and actuarial software, interpret the results, and prepare presentations.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Support senior RS personnel in pursuing sales opportunities, including development of presentation material and demo models </li><li>Develop a working knowledge of Conning's ALM and DFA modeling tools </li><li>Collect and organize the data needed to create financial models using a variety of actuarial software </li><li>Analyze the insurance and investment operations of clients and prospects using these models </li><li>Perform efficient frontier, effective duration and cash flow analysis in order to develop investment </li><li>Perform software testing and support functions related to the core ADVISE, FIRM and GEMS software platforms </li></ul> <p>Ancillary Responsibilities</p> <p>The position will be responsible for identifying errors, resolving those issues, and communicating the impact to all affected parties.</p> <p>Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in finance, mathematics, economics, or a related field </li><li>0-2 years of experience in risk modeling for financial services </li><li>Experience and adeptness with financial models </li><li>Experience with Microsoft Visual Basic is a plus </li><li>Experience with Python is a plus </li><li>Progress towards a relevant professional designation, such as a CFA, helpful but not necessary </li><li>Knowledge of insurance company accounting standards is helpful but not necessary </li><li>Strong analytical and communication skills </li><li>Ability to work in a team environment </li><li>Ability to work well in a project and deadline-oriented position </li><li>Ability to deliver a high level of client satisfaction through the delivery of high quality work on a timely basis </li><li>Ability to deliver a high level of senior advisor satisfaction </li></ul> <p>The position will receive guidance and direction from his/her manager, in addition to their work being reviewed by Sr. Mgmt.</p> <p>No direct reports.</p> <p>Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion</p> <p>Conning is an equal opportunity employer. Our company embraces the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion; our employees can bring the best version of themselves to work every day. We thrive in an environment where everyone's voice is heard, every idea counts, and the differences of our employees are valued. We provide reasonable accommodations to those who need them.</p> <p>If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact us to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.</p> <p>We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.</p> <p>Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion</p> <p>Conning is an equal opportunity employer. Our company embraces the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion; our employees can bring the best version of themselves to work every day. We thrive in an environment where everyone's voice is heard, every idea counts, and the differences of our employees are valued. We provide reasonable accommodations to those who need them.</p> <p>If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact us to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.</p> <p>We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.</p>